Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends santa claus obviously torn from a larger

obviously torn from a larger page but done well and carefully

with a satisfying matte glaze

and a slightly crooked mouth

and giant steer head hanging on the wall

it's perfect for serving fresh squeezed orange juice at breakfast

Clara's Beautiful 19th C. School Slate with Corner Mends santa claus obviously torn from a largerAs with early primers, I have a weakness for early school slates, especially lovingly mended ones with names carved into them. And as with primers, I do resist most, but this though photos do no justice to its presence or patina is a particularly beautiful one. The grooves from the wire corner mends are deep, meaning Clara, one presumes, continued to use it for a good many years following the repairs. The wood of the frame is worn smooth, with old